Byodoin

This almost 1000 year old temple (former villa) is
on the back of the Japanese 10-yen coin. A large gold-covered
statue of the Buddha resides in its center, in the Phoenix hall.

Byodoin

Byodoin seen head-on

An eldery twosome rests nearby

Entrance to Byodoin museum bunker

Toji

Toji is a temple complex that includes what I think is
the tallest 5-tier temple tower in Japan. It's close
to the Kyoto Station and is an impressive sight, rising
over the city. 5-tier temples are, I believe, based on
an Indian structure that represents the grave(?) of
the Buddha.

Close view of Toji's 5-story tower.Inside are Yet More Golden Statues.

Usual shot of the 5-story tower

Front of one of the halls(There are
2 big halls near the tower,
each containing massive gold-covered
statues of the Buddha.

Daisenin (in Daitokuji)

Founded in 1509, according to a sign out front. One is technically not supposed to take photos of the interior
of this temple or of its Zen garden (sort of akin to Ryoanji's),
but there are some on the 'net anyway. This is the only place
I went to where the monks hung out and gave tours and such.
I came here twice :P.